CSP investigating two semi accident in Prowers County

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On June 14, 2014 at approximately 7:11 p.m. the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) responded to a weather related incident involving two semis on Colo. 287 milepost 91 in Prowers County.

Vehicle one was traveling southbound driven by Glen Dean of Las Vegas, Nev. Vehicle two was northbound on Colo. 287 at the same exact location, driven by Luis Jimenez of Houston, Texas.

Vehicle one’s trailer was picked up due to strong winds and rolled one quarter time in air, colliding with vehicle two. After the collision, vehicle one continued off the left side of the road, sliding on the driver’s side until it came to rest in the east barrow ditch.

Vehicle two was able to come to a controlled stop on the northbound shoulder. Dean was transported to Prowers Medical Center for injuries. Vehicle two was able to be driven from the scene, Jimenez sustained no injuries.

Drugs and or alcohol are not considered a factor in the incident. National Weather Service indicated winds of 78 mph at approximately the time of the incident.